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This page contains the biographies of Salem's healthcare providers. Though not an exhaustive list, our providers have shared why they chose to serve the Nation's Veterans. 

My passion for veterans began early — I’m the granddaughter of a Korean War veteran. In 2008 I met my husband while he was serving in the Marine Corps, and since then I’ve had the privilege of being an active-duty military wife and a friend to many military families and spouses. I’ve worked in healthcare across the Roanoke and New River Valleys since 2005, caring for patients of every age from infancy to end-of-life. In 2023 I joined the VA to care for our nation’s most honorable patients and working at Salem VA Health Care System has been the highlight of my career.

Ms. Crowder is a Nurse Practitioner in the Endocrinology Department. 

Medical school: University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine Residency: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania Fellowship: Yale New Haven HospitalI am dedicated to academic work in Infectious Diseases. My research focuses on how infections are associated with social determinants of health, and I have carried out studies on influenza virus, COVID-19, and Clostridioides difficile.

Dr. Nagy is the Chief of Infectious Diseases at the Salem VA Health Care System.


Medical School: Mercer University School of Medicine in GeorgiaResidency: Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital in South Carolina&nbsp;I am honored to care for veterans in the hospital setting. My career began in primary care, but a strong draw to caring for acutely ill patients brought me back to hospital medicine. Originally from Georgia and South Carolina, I have been captivated by the beauty Virginia's mountains and rivers, which has fostered my love for fly fishing.

Dr. Eugenio works in Internal Medicine at the Salem VA Health Care System. 

Dr. Khanal earned his medical degree in Nepal and completed his residency in New York.&nbsp;

Dr. Khanal works in Nephrology at the Salem VA Health Care System

I am board certified in foot and reconstructive rearfoot and ankle surgery by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery and am a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. I spent over 15 years in private practice in Blacksburg, VA before transitioning to the Salem VAHCS. I am a U.S. Navy Veteran, having served onboard the submarine USS Portsmouth (SSN 707), and was on active duty for six years until my discharge in 1997.

Dr. Mark Wilt is Chief of Podiatry at the Salem VA Health Care System

As the daughter of a Veteran, I have been honored to care for our Nation's Veterans at the Salem VA Health Care System since 2015. I specialize in conditions affecting the joints, soft tissues, and connective tissues, with a particular focus on autoimmune and inflammatory disorders. Rheumatology includes a diverse range of diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, vasculitis, gout, spondyloarthropathy, osteoporosis, and psoriatic arthritis. I also enjoy teaching medical residents and collaborating with other health care providers.

Dr. Daniel is a Rheumatologist at the Salem VA Health Care System

Medical School: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Residency: General Surgery-University of Chicago Fellowship: Transplant and Hepatobiliary Pancreatic Surgery- University of Chicago PhD - Immunology, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL MHCM - Master in Health Care Management, Harvard School of Public Health, Boston, MA FACE - Fellow, American College of Surgeons FACHE - Fellow, American College of Health care Executives HEC-C - Healthcare Ethics Consultant-Certified Vision: To provided the best care possible; to as many Veterans as possible.

Dr. David Cronin is Chief of Surgery at the Salem VA Health Care System.

Medical school: Eastern Virginia Medical School Residency: Naval Medical Center Portsmouth&nbsp; Fellowship: Colon and Rectal Surgery- Robert Wood JohnsonI’m a Virginia resident who earned a Bachelor of Science from James Madison University and my medical degree from Eastern Virginia Medical School on a Navy Scholarship. I completed an internship in surgery at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, then trained at the Naval Aerospace Medical Institute for Naval Flight Surgery and served with the 2d Marine Aircraft Wing in Cherry Point. I returned to NMCP to finish my general surgery training and completed a fellowship in Colon and Rectal Surgery at Robert Wood Johnson.During my 25‑year Navy career I had multiple shipboard and wartime deployments, including to the Horn of Africa, Afghanistan, and Libya. I retired from the U.S. Navy as a recipient of the Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal, and Navy/Marine Corps Commendation Medal.I am double board certified in General Surgery and Colon &amp; Rectal Surgery and am a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons. I’m committed to delivering evidence-based, compassionate surgical care and mentoring the next generation of surgeons.

Dr. Ralph Butler is a general surgeon at the Salem VA Health Care System.

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